in "a raid on the oyster pirates", which statement correctly explains the contrast between the two pirates of the ghost?

a. one is attractive, tall, and talented, while the other is short, awkward, and disproportioned.

b. one is hardworking and remains silent, while the other is extremely talkative and lazy.

c. one is strong and able to carry heavy bags of oysters, while the other is intelligent and handles the money.

d. one is easily frustrated and impatient, while the other is remains calm and sticks with the plan regardless of the circumstances.

One is attractive, tall, and talented, while the other is short, awkward, and disproportioned (A).

The following passage describes the two oyster thieves from the Ghost:

"The boat we were discussing, the Ghost, lay directly beneath us. Two men composed its crew, one a squat and broad-shouldered fellow, with remarkably long and gorilla-like arms, the other, tall and well-proportioned, with clear blue eyes and a mat of straight black hair."

The Porpoise is described as well-built ("tall and well-proportioned"), whereas the Centipede is short and weirdly proportioned ("squat" and "with remarkably long and gorilla-like arms").

In the story, the Porpoise is also known to be a talented swimmer, hence his nickname, and the only one who manages to swim to shore after the rising tide.

answer: do

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